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DNA record never wiped

6 February 2010

THE DNA of nearly 1800 young offenders in NSW has been stored on a database to allow police to catch them if they commit crimes in future... read full story

De facto detention won't help youth

17 August 2009

WHATEVER happened to the rights of young people? The "learn-or-earn" policies the Federal Government announced last week amount to an undue restriction on young school-leavers, and a one-size-fits-all approach that is going to force some teenagers into undertaking meaningless courses for which they are ill-suited and unmotivated. Let them look for work instead... read full story

The politics we know, so show us the vision

1 August 2009

IT IS often the curse of parliamentary oppositions to be seen as carping naysayers, taking contrary positions to the government of the day merely for the sake of seeking points of difference... read full story

Amid the gloom, wage rises ahead of inflation

20 July 2009

WAGES are defying the economic gloom. Employers are agreeing to hundreds of deals that are well in excess of inflation, even in such distressed parts of the economy as manufacturing... read full story

In short nonfiction

27 June 2009

HEY MUM, WHAT'S A HALF-CASTE?.. read full story

Employment Looks Good For Graduates

16 December 2008

Employment prospects for recent university graduates were measured at the strongest levels since 1990, a survey shows... read full story

The Matchmaker

11 November 2008

The regions leading vocational educator and trainer is fast-tracking students into employment... read full story

Volunteer For A Job

3 November 2007

THE reality of securing your dream job can sometimes seem just that - a dream. Getting a foot in the door is half the battle, so why not make yourself known to potential employers through volunteering? Volunteers make a valuable contribution to under-resourced not-for-profits and community groups, and volunteer placements can often lead to paid employment... read full story

Higher Employment Rate Shows Work Is Becoming A More Popular Pastime

13 October 2007

Our employment stats are looking good, thanks to more workers and a growing population... read full story

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